Have you witnessed or heard of hate speech, violence or intimidation against candidates or their supporters because they are women?

Have you witnessed or heard of hate speech, violence or intimidation against candidates or their supporters because they are women?

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Year: 
2016
Level of government: 
National

CEON-U trained observers to report on hate speech, violence and intimidation against women candidates and their supporters. Of the reports received, only 8% of observers reported any acts of this gender-based violence.

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Electoral violence undermines democratic elections, which are a cornerstone of democratic governance. Violence against women in elections is a particular form of electoral violence, motivated by a desire to prevent women from participating in the electoral process, which sees women attacked for daring to participate in elections. Learn More About Votes Without Violence